...Troy University Senator Thomas Sumter “The Fighting Gamecock” Jennifer Mitchell US History to 1877 Professor Crews 10 May 2015 Thomas Sumter: Birthplace and Childhood Thomas Sumter was born near Charlottesville, Virginia on August 14, 1734 to William and Patience Sumter. Sumter received a limited education in common schools. As a boy, Sumter worked in his father’s mill. After the early death of his father, Sumter tended his mother’s sheep and plowed the fields of neighboring farms. There is not much information on Sumter’s early years. Some accounts portray Sumter during his teen years as a wild boy, given to drinking and gambling. However wild he was as a youth, adulthood proved Thomas Sumter to be a man of honor as soldier, a politician, and a businessman. Thomas Sumter: Brigadier General As an adult, Sumter joined the Virginia Militia in which he began a fascinating military career filled with many accomplishments. Some of the more interesting accomplishments included acting as an interpreter during a delegation between the Cherokee Indians and King George III and single handedly capturing a French emissary sent for the sole purpose of causing conflict between the British and the Cherokee. Sumter claimed many victories during the Revolutionary war and along the way sustained various injuries. His courage, confidence and feisty attitude on the battlefield and his strategy in guerrilla warfare earned him the nickname “the fighting gamecock”...
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... Have you ever wondered where the University of South Carolina’s official mascot, Carolina Gamecocks, came from? This influence came from none other than Thomas Sumter, a true hero of the Revolutionary War. Thomas gained this nickname for his vicious fighting tactics during the war. "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country" – Nathan Hale. This is a common feeling of the soldiers serving in the American Revolution War including Thomas Sumter. Thomas was both an American soldier and politician. He served in the French - Indian war, and Revolutionary war. He was also a merchant, planter, and politician. Thomas was born Jan 14, 1734 in Hanover County, VA to William, an emigrant from Wales, and Elizabeth Sumter. He grew up in a cabin in Hanover County with his parents, two sisters and three brothers. In 1767, Thomas married Mary Jameson who gave birth to his only son, Thomas Sumter, Jr, in 1768. He received a basic education and went on to join the Virginia militia. During his time with the Virginia militia, he served as a Sergeant in the Cherokee War. He took a business trip to London to appear before King George III. He served as an interpreter for the Cherokee Indians. In 1762, he returned back to the colonies at Charleston, SC. After he was in SC he took a quick trip back to Virginia. Thomas was arrested for some debt owed and escaped from jail returning to Charleston. After he was back in South Carolina, he tried to get money from both the...
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...Alabama. Private Richard H. Adams served as an officer during the Civil War with the 5th Alabama Infantry Regiment, he originally enlisted in the service in May of 1861. Richard H. Adams Jr. served in many different campaigns during his time in the services in addition to a role which included Richard H. Adams as being staff officer for Gen, Wheeler until he was captured in Nashville, Tennessee in September of 1863. Richard H. Adams Jr. was a prisoner of war (between the years 1863 through June 1865) and would later in history be considered one of the immortal 600. The immortal 600 were prisoners of war who were sent to Morris Island in Charleston Harbor which was an area that was in direct line of fire from the Confederate guns of fort Sumter. He eventually survived the war and went back home, where he married Lottie Putman and spent his days as an engineer and postmaster for Radford, Virginia. Richard H. Adams died in Radford, Virginia in October 1896. What remains of Richard H. Adams Jr. is 47 original letters dated from November 1863 to September 1866 all written by Richard H. Adams Jr. Including a manuscript dairy that he kept while serving the 5th Alabama Regiment in Virginia dated April 1862 - May 1862, transcriptions of two other diaries that were kept on which included a prison diary, a script of Wheelers raids which was written after war, a friendship book with fellow prisoners names, 2 pictures of Richard H. Adams Jr. and various clippings/documents. There were also...
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...In the novel “The Dogs of War,” Emory M. Thomas presents a valid argument that once the dogs of war are allowed to run free they turn into erratic and intolerable animals. His outlook describes how certain misunderstandings dominated the way the Union and Confederate states observed one another. Mr. Thomas’s reflection of the war explained how the war was created and gives details about the events that extended the nation’s first bloodbath. The analogy dogs of war were used to compare both sides failure to consider that things may not go as planned. According to the author, Abraham Lincoln underestimated the Southerners love for the south and Davis doubted the Northerners strength believing that the North would not even last through the first battle in the war. The purpose of this essay is to evaluate Emory M. Thomas’s argument on how America couldn’t handle something it had started; given that several martial moments had steered, extended and destroyed what we knew as the Union and the Confederate era; the art of not knowing or maybe just not even considering other possibilities were reasons why the American Civil war had transpired in the first place. Mr. Thomas insists that martial moments led up to the Civil War; one being the battle at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. According to Emory Thomas, the war that began that fateful April day had been coming for a long time. He explains that when Confederate general Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard Chestnut uttered...
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...Fort Sumter (1861) Where the civil war began The battle at Fort Sumter is very important because it is one of the very first battles of the Civil War, The battle was fought on April 12, 1861. The Confederate army shot first on Fort Sumter in order to confiscate it from union forces. The CSA did not let the Union army resupply their troops and the Union army had to give up the fort. The Hunley (1863) First successful submarine The Hunley was a desperate attempt to help end the union blockade of SC. It was the first successful submarine, in that it successfully destroyed its target, although all crew members died in the attempt. Although the Hunley was successful, no more attempts were made to use submarines to break the blockade. Robert Smalls...
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...The premise behind the Civil War was to subdue the Confederate rebellion and restore Federal law in the Southern states. The Battle at Bull Run was the first major land battle of the Civil War with the intent to take control of Richmond, which was the capital of Virginia and of the Confederacy. Leaders thought by controlling Richmond they would cause an early end to the uprising. Immediately after taking command, Brigadier General Irvin McDowell came under pressure from President Lincoln to launch a decisive military operation against the Confederate Army. Unfortunately, McDowell ineffectively used many of the mission command variables in his attempt to defeat the Confederate rebellion resulting in numerous casualties and Union retreat back to Washington. Some keys points of mission command discussed in this paper include whether or not McDowell understood the operational environment, did he visualize the results of the operation along with successfully describing the end state to his staff to gain a shared understanding. Additionally, to discuss McDowell’s effectiveness directing all aspects of the operation, continually assessing the situation to make necessary adjustments along with leading his staff by providing direction and motivation. In 1861 both War Democrats, whose views on slavery were cautious (believing that Congress had no right to interfere with property rights in the states), and the more radical Republicans (who demanded its abolition), were impatient to...
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...Community Health Nursing Assessment Western Governors University Community Health Nursing Assessment A1. Community Description Hernando County is located in west central Florida. The county was officially established on February 27, 1843. It was created from portions of Alachua, Hillsborough and Orange Counties and centered between Citrus County to the north and Pasco County to the south. Its county seat is Brooksville and its largest community is unincorporated Spring Hill. According to “Hernando County History” 2010, the county has a total area of 589.08 square miles, of which 478.31 square miles is land and 110.77 square miles is water. Hernando County is a relative small community but is known for its wild life and national parks. Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge is a National protected area of Hernando, and Weeki Wachee Springs (home of the mermaids) along with Withlacoochee State Forest are State protected areas. The county is known best for its nature preserves and is called the Nature Coast of Florida. This community has a census of 173,000 people, 93,425 households, and 79,575 families residing in this community (U.S. Census Bureau, August 16, 2009). The racial makeup of the community is 92.85% white, 4.07% black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, and 0.98% from other races. It is also estimated that out of the 55,425 households...
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...Fort sumter was one of the first costal guards in america.Fort sumter was built on a island located in South Carolina. Its most famous for being the first shots of the civil war. The fort was designed to protect the u.s. from coastal attacks. Major Robert Anderson occupied the fort in 1860s. President Abraham lincoln planned to resupply the fort. When that was heard, General P.G.T Bombarded the fort. The war began on April 12,1861. Major Robert Anderson Surrendered the fort after the 34 hours of war. The next day they were told to leave. The fort was in terrible condition.The union died when a cannon exploded and 3 were injured. In 1865 when the civil war was over the fort was restored.The fort was built in the wake of the war in 1812....
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...Hoffman Dr. Jack 5 Alexis Hoffman Dr. Jack English 2B 30 November 2014 “The Impact of Civil Wars’ First Battle: Bull Run” A couple months before 1861, Confederate troops had attacked Fort Sumter and as a result began the series of battles known as the Civil War. Inspired by earlier winnings made by Union troops in western Virginia, the famous president Lincoln commanded General Irvin McDowell to make an army that would attack quickly and efficiently toward the south and create a route to Richmond. That would result in ending the war extremely fast. The battle would begin with an attack on more than 20,000 Confederate soldiers. Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard (P.G.T) had set up camp near Manassas Junction, Virginia (25 miles from Washington, D.C.) along a river known as Bull Run....
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...Into the World Essay – DRAFT ESSAY QUESTION: Individuals venturing into new experience may encounter obstacles, but may also gain significant rewards. Do you agree with this perspective? Discuss this view with reference to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your choosing. The concept of ‘Into the World’ invariably involves the transitions of individuals into new phases of life, worlds and experiences in order to attain growth, maturation and emotional development. During this transition individuals may encounter obstacles, but also gain personal rewards resulting in growth and maturity. The prescribed text, novel ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ written by JC Burke and two related texts, film ‘The Black Balloon’ produced by Tristram Miall and ‘The Road Not Taken’ written by Robert Frost, clearly display these misadventures and the rewards achieved once overcoming them. In difficult times individuals have must leave behind their old life and the safety it once provided in order to fully accept and enjoy their new life. In the novel ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’, Tom’s family is forced to leave the comfort of their hometown Mumbilli and move to Coghill due the selfish actions of his brother Daniel. Symbolism throughout this novel highlights the suffering of Tom and his family. “My father closed the door…for the last time”, this symbolic act and the secrecy in the way the Brennan family leave Mumbilli reveals the families remorse about the situation, they...
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...year old son name Thomas. She is seeking help for herself and her son. Susan is suffering from depression and Thomas is acting out in school and being rebellious. Aside the fact the she is a single mother raising her son with minimum income and the father is not a part of their life. Thomas is starting to get into trouble at school and Susan is starting to feel overwhelmed and needs guidance how to handle Thomas and her emotional state. I have put together an outline to assist Susan, with getting her and Thomas back on track. 6:00- 6:15 a.m. Wake up with a different outlook, let’s start working on you first. 6:20- 6:35 a.m. Wake up Thomas, don’t fight with him. Inform Thomas that he has to go to school today and when he gets home were going to make a new start for ourselves. 6:40- 7:00 a.m. Grab some coffee and start to journal. Journal about all of the things that’s on your mind, son, your career, ex-husband and how all of this makes you feel. 7:05- 7:35 a.m. Leave what you wrote all of those feelings on the page and start you day, shower, apply make-up and off to work you go. 9:00- 9:15 a.m. Call my office to schedule an appointment for you and Thomas 5:00- 5:30 p.m. Take a deep breath and head home. 6:00- 6:30 p.m. Ask Thomas can you talk with him, don’t demand and discuss with him that you have made an appointment for the two of you to come see me and you hope he will go with you. At this point it is not to antagonize Thomas or make him feel...
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...Flowchart Paper Assignment Sodney Theodore University of Phoenix Operations Management Abstract This paper will underline a flowchart of Bimbo Bakeries USA production process and how the business operates on a day-to-day basis. There will also be a metric chart that will show the amount of time it takes for each process to be completed within the production process. A short description of Bimbo Bakeries will also be addressed in this paper as well. Bimbo Bakeries is an International manufacturing company who specializes in producing products such as, Thomas muffins, Entenmanns cakes, and etc. They’re also one of the largest bakeries in the world, and they have bakeries in over a hundred countries. Bimbo has also purchased companies such as, Sara Lee and Hostees, they are expanding very quickly in the U.S. and around the world. Process The process that I perform on a daily basis at work is mixing, which is the second step in the process of producing muffins. Currently, in order to load the ingredients into the mixer, is manually. This concept to me takes up more time to complete, and I think there’s a faster way to complete this step. The type of process for this chart will be a multistage because it has many steps to complete within the process of production. According to the text, “A multiple stage process has multiple groups of activities that are linked through flows( Chase,Jacobs,Aquilano 2006)”. Metric Measure Performance Efficiency ...
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...A. One reason why political parties rose in the early Republic was because Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton had opposing views on government. Hamilton wanted a strong central federal government. Hamilton and other leaders created the Federalist party in 1787 and it was backed by the wealthy. The Federalist party believed in a republic where the federal government had most of the power and should protect the interests of the country. Jefferson was at the head of the anti-federalists also known as the Democratic-Republican Party. The Democratic-Republican Party was backed by people such as small farmers, artisans, and planters. They wanted the federal government to have little involvement in their lives and to leave most of the power to the local and state governments (Flanders, 2007). B1. The Whig and Democratic Parties had many different platforms they used. The Whig Party did not want to expand westward and wanted to grow commercially within the current territory of the nation. The Whig party...
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...Whitney invented a machine, the machine the automated the separation between cottonseed from cotton fiber. The Cotton Gin allowed farmers to quickly get the seeds out of the picked cotton and increased Cotton produce into a highly profitable enterprise. Despite the succession of the Cotton Gin, Whitney lost fortune defending legal battles and became broke and was forced to close his shop. This event was important due to the farmers taking longer to produce cotton, so cotton was very limited. -Alex (http://www.sussexvt.k12.de.us/science/The%20History%20of%20the%20World%201500-1899/Eli%20Whitney%20Invents%20the%20Cotton%20Gin.htm) 1803- Louisiana Purchase The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 is arguably the most important purchase in U.S history. Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd president of the United States was worried he would have to alliance with Britain after the French regained the Louisiana Territory from Spain due to the new strong French presence. The original plan Jefferson had was to buy New Orleans and western Florida from France. By the time US ambassador James Monroe arrived in Paris, Napoleon decided to simply sell all of the Louisiana Territory to the US for 15 million dollars. After the Senate ratified the treaty, the land of the US more than doubled in size. This event in United States history is important because after Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory to the US, its size more than doubled which gave it more strength and space. It also prevented some clash that the French...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |HIS/115 | | |U.S. History to 1865 | Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides an overview of the social, political, economic, and global events that have shaped the American scene from colonial times through the Civil War period. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class...
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